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LC03 HWZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,070 mi
Last recorded107,070 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 HWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 107,070 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 100,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 98,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,446 miles

steering damper slight play in mount bushes oil leaks

Pass 5 Dec 2014 91,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,594 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 88,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,249 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 85,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,977 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,112 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 36,304 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 36,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

general engine oil leaks

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

various signs of coolant loss from engine

Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,702 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 20,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,371 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,286 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 15,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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LC03 HWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC03 HWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC03 HWZ registered?

LC03 HWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LC03 HWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 HWZ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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